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11Overview2233Throw is a grappling combat skill in Crimson Desert, available to Oongka. It belongs to the Stamina (Blue) branch of the skill tree. After grabbing an enemy, Oongka can toss them across the battlefield, dealing damage on impact and potentially hitting other enemies in the path.445566Skill Details7788DetailInfoOongkaSkill TreeStamina (Blue)CategoryGrapplingCost40 StaminaInputTriangle + CircleHow to UnlockAuto-unlock99Effect10101111Press △ + ○ after initiating a Grappling attack to toss the grabbed enemy across the battlefield. The thrown enemy travels a significant distance and takes damage on landing. If the thrown enemy collides with other enemies, they also take impact damage, making Throw an effective crowd control tool in group fights.12121313Throw is one of Oongka's auto-unlocked grappling abilities. It requires no Abyss Artifacts to learn and is available as soon as Oongka becomes playable in Chapter VII. Despite being a starter skill, it remains useful throughout the game for repositioning enemies and dealing with crowds.14141515Combat Tips16161717Use Throw to launch enemies off ledges or into environmental hazards for additional damage or instant kills.Thrown enemies can collide with other enemies, dealing impact damage to both. Position yourself so the throw trajectory hits clusters of enemies.Throw is a quick grapple follow-up that costs less Stamina than Lariat (40 vs 60), making it a more Stamina-efficient option when you need to conserve resources.Chain Grappling into Throw as a basic combo opener, then follow up with Slash or Quaking Fury on the remaining enemies.Against humanoid enemies, Oongka's grapple moves deal significantly more damage than those of Kliff or Damiane due to his greater physical strength.18181919Against humanoid enemies, Oongka's grapple moves (including Throw) deal significantly more damage than those of Kliff or Damiane due to his greater physical strength. Chain Grappling into Throw as a basic combo opener, then follow up with Slash or Quaking Fury on the remaining enemies.20202121Related Grappling Skills22222323Throw is part of Oongka's grappling skill tree. Other grappling abilities include:242425-SkillDescriptionGrapplingBase grapple attack. Further investment increases grapple damage.RestrainTake an enemy hostage, using them as a human shield.LariatSlam your enemy into the ground with overwhelming force.Lariat Follow-upPerform multiple consecutive Lariat attacks.Giant SwingGrab and hurl an enemy away with a spinning motion.Scissor TakedownWrap your legs around an enemy to bring them down.Back HangLatch onto a target's back to attack from behind.ClotheslineSprint and hook an enemy to slam them down.Body SlamLeap and slam your full weight on an enemy.25+SkillDescriptionGrapplingBase grapple attack. Further investment increases grapple damage.RestrainTake an enemy hostage, using them as a human shield.LariatSlam your enemy into the ground with overwhelming force.Lariat Follow-UpPerform multiple consecutive Lariat attacks.Giant SwingGrab and hurl an enemy away with a spinning motion.Scissor TakedownWrap your legs around an enemy to bring them down.Back HangLatch onto a target's back to attack from behind.ClotheslineSprint and hook an enemy to slam them down.Body SlamLeap and slam your full weight on an enemy.2626How to Unlock27272828Throw is available at Grappling Level 1 for all three characters. Since Grappling is unlocked by default for Kliff and Damiane, Throw is accessible from the start of their respective playthroughs. Oongka also gains Throw through his Grappling skill. No additional Abyss Artifact investment is needed for the base skill.29293030Grappling Progression Chain313132-LevelKliff / OongkaDamianeLevel 1Throw, RestrainThrow, RestrainLevel 2LariatLariatLevel 3Giant SwingScrewdriverLevel 4Back HangBack HangLevel 5Lariat Follow-upAerial Grapple32+LevelKliff / OongkaDamianeLevel 1Throw, RestrainThrow, RestrainLevel 2LariatLariatLevel 3Giant SwingScrewdriverLevel 4Back HangBack HangLevel 5Lariat Follow-UpAerial Grapple3333See Also34343535Oongka SkillsSkillsCombat SystemAbyss Artifacts